Corridor Reference • United States to Indonesia (Bali)
Using US Electronics in Bali, Indonesia
In Bali and across Indonesia, sockets are standard European round-pin Type C and Schuko Type F. The voltage is 230V at 50Hz, so US travelers need a Type C/F adapter and dual-voltage electronics.
Direct Verdict for Travelers
In Bali and across Indonesia, sockets are standard European round-pin Type C and Schuko Type F. The voltage is 230V at 50Hz, so US travelers need a Type C/F adapter and dual-voltage electronics.
Electrical Specification
United States (Source)
Indonesia (Bali) (Destination)
Traveler Impact
Nominal Grid Voltage
120 Volts
230 Volts
Voltage Mismatch (Step-down required for heating tools)
Grid Frequency
60 Hz
50 Hz
AC motors run at altered speed; digital chargers unaffected.
Standard Plug Types
Type A, B
Type C, F
Mechanical plug adapter strictly required.
Visual Pin & Socket Comparison
United States Plugs
Type A
Type B
Indonesia (Bali) Wall Outlets
Type C
Type F
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Key Electrical Gotchas in Indonesia (Bali)
Power fluctuations and minor brownouts are common in rental villas outside major city centers. Using a quality surge-protected adapter is recommended for expensive electronics.
Many Balinese hotel rooms feature European recessed circular sockets. Ultra-wide square all-in-one universal adapter blocks sometimes struggle to insert deeply enough into the circular recess.
Device Category Breakdown
Smartphones, Tablets & Laptops
Fully compatible with standard European round-pin adapter.
Hair Dryers, Straighteners & Heated Tools
Single-voltage US 120V hair tools will burn out. Most Bali villas and hotels provide 230V hair dryers in the room.